Crime in Roxeth: statistics, rates and trends
1,572 crimes were recorded in Roxeth in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (443), violence and sexual offences (399) and shoplifting (139) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,310th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Roxeth | Harrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,572 | 22,035 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.0 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,214 | 270,724 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Roxeth of any year here (1,572 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,572 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,433 | 88.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,513 | 93.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,513 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,342 | 82.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,525 | 94.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,518 | 93.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,385 | 85.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,241 | 76.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 155 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 128 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
Compared with England and Wales, Roxeth recorded notably more robbery (3.4 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (78% above the national rate) and theft from the person (65% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and public order (46% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 45 to 76 and drugs rose from 37 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 443 | 27.3 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 24.6 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 8.6 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Other theft | 84 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Robbery | 76 | 4.7 | 1.4 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +51% |
| Theft from the person | 45 | 2.8 | 1.7 | -12% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Roxeth; the highest is Greenhill, Harrow (226.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Rayners Lane (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roxeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbourne | 766 | 81.1 | -16% |
| Rayners Lane | 540 | 53.2 | -45% |
| Harrow on the Hill | 925 | 96.5 | 0% |
| West Harrow | 727 | 62.0 | -36% |
| North Harrow | 396 | 53.6 | -45% |
| Pinner South | 856 | 54.6 | -44% |
| Greenhill | 3,724 | 226.2 | +133% |
| Headstone | 1,368 | 79.1 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Roxeth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (216).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 216 |
| On or near Supermarket | 208 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Doncaster Drive | 61 |
| On or near Northolt Road | 59 |
| On or near The Heights | 54 |
| On or near Sherwood Road | 41 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 39 |
| On or near Roxeth Grove | 35 |
| On or near Parkfield Road | 34 |
Of the 1,129 crimes in Roxeth with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 443 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 472 | 41.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 308 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 172 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Roxeth has an estimated population of 16,214 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer retired residents (14%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Roxeth average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Roxeth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Roxeth a safe place to live?
Roxeth recorded 97.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,310th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Roxeth?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 443 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (399).
Is crime in Roxeth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roxeth was up 10% on the year before: 1,572 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Roxeth?
About 16,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Roxeth?
Roxeth is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.